In 2010, Google announced they were working on a project they called Google driverless car. In essence, they were working to create a self-driving car. Since then, many automakers, like Nissan and Audi, have announced the work they are also doing to make these cars a reality. So, how close are we to the reality Read more…
Spending time with family and friends during the holidays is special. It’s a time for laughter, joy and the making of lifelong memories. However, traveling to see your family and friends isn’t always the most enjoyable experience and can be a real pain. While there has been technology advancements for handicapped vans, the same can Read more…
The modern wheelchair was designed to be operated by the user’s hands and arms. Even power chairs rely on hand controls for movement. But for those who are quadriplegics or deal with a degenerative condition, hand controls might not be an option. That’s why the sip-and-puff system was developed. Sip and puff (or SNP) technology Read more…
Jason DiSanto has been using a motorized wheelchair that responds to commandments via a straw and the sip-and-puff method. While this has proved to be effective for him, he’s currently working with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop a tongue-controlled wheelchair that will be faster and easier for users to manipulate. This new system Read more…
Tammy Kalinsky, a student studying design in Israel, recently filed a patent for a wheelchair accessory that will allow caregivers the opportunity to be social with the wheelchair user they are pushing. The Concept Kalinsky noticed that people with special needs, kids especially, need to be able to communicate with their guardian or caregiver while Read more…
There are many reasons why vans are the most popular choice of transportation for wheelchair users. Particularly wheelchair vans. One of those reasons is simply because wheelchairs are particularly portable. Even wheelchairs that fold can take a lot of space thanks to their wide wheels. But what if you could fold the wheels too? That’s Read more…
While stem cell research is a practice surrounded by controversy, it’s hard to deny the potential for medical advancement. With stem cells, scientists have grown hearts and livers. They even managed to give sight to a man who was blind. But despite the numerous achievements, there was one area of the body that had proven Read more…
